India Assembles Strong Wrestling Team for 2026 Asian Games
Asian Games 2026: Deepak Punia, Aman Sehrawat lead strong India squad

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The Wrestling Federation of India has finalized a robust men's squad for the 2026 Asian Games, featuring prominent wrestlers like Deepak Punia, Aman Sehrawat, and Sujeet Kalkal. The team aims to enhance India's medal tally, competing in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- 01Deepak Punia secured the 97kg spot with an 8-0 victory over Jointy Kumar.
- 02Aman Sehrawat won the 57kg final decisively with an 11-1 score against Rahul.
- 03Sujeet Kalkal, ranked World No. 1, claimed the 65kg category with a 2-0 win over Vishal Kaliramana.
- 04Sunil Kumar, a 2023 Asian Games bronze medallist, will lead the Greco-Roman unit after winning the 87kg category.
- 05The Indian wrestling team aims to surpass its previous best single-edition medal record at the Asian Games.
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The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has confirmed a formidable men's squad for the 2026 Asian Games, following selection trials held at the Sports Authority of India Centre in Lucknow. Key members of the team include Deepak Punia, who secured the 97kg category with an 8-0 victory, and Aman Sehrawat, who triumphed in the 57kg final with an 11-1 score. Sujeet Kalkal, the World No. 1, also booked his place in the 65kg category with a 2-0 win. The Greco-Roman team will be led by Sunil Kumar, who clinched the 87kg spot, demonstrating strong form after recent successes at the Asian Championships. WFI President Sanjay Singh expressed confidence in the team's mix of experience and youth, emphasizing the potential for podium finishes. The squad is now set to enter a national preparatory camp, aiming to enhance India's historic medal tally of 65 at the Asian Games and break previous records for a single edition.
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The success of Indian wrestlers at the Asian Games could inspire younger athletes and enhance the popularity of wrestling in India.
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